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Mary Nichols’ new role at the Emmett Institute

Legal Planet

Mary Nichols speaks at an Emmett Institute symposium in 2018. In case you missed the news, Mary joined the Emmett Institute and UCLA Law in December as distinguished counsel, where she will support our work in advancing environmental law and policy and training the next generation of leaders. Photo credit: Todd Cheney.

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DEP Issued Record 6,860 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators In 2023-- Nearly 52% More Than In 2021; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues

PA Environment Daily

the Department of Environmental Protection released the first-ever assessment of how well conventional oil and gas drillers comply with state environmental laws and concluded, “(the) conventional oil and gas industry’s recent record of compliance with Pennsylvania law is simply not good, particularly with regard to improper abandonment of wells.” “A

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

What is Environmental Law? Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. These are not “laws” per se but act as such within a regulatory framework. Useful Environmental Law Terms.

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The Fuss about Methane

Legal Planet

One 2018 study combined on-site and aircraft measurements to estimate US oil and gas sector emissions about 60 percent higher than in the official emissions inventory. Human-source atmospheric methane now adds slightly less than 1 watt per square meter (W/m 2 ) of radiative forcing, versus 1.7 W/m 2 from elevated CO 2. of total production.

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PA League Of Women Voters, University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health Nov. 14 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference

PA Environment Daily

Related Articles - Health/Environmental Impacts: -- Presentations Now Available From Shale Gas & Public Health Conference In Nov. Hosted By PA League Of Women Voters & University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public Health [PaEN] -- Gov.

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17 Conventional Oil & Gas Drilling Operators Under Review By DEP To Determine If They Comply With Program Allowing Road Dumping Of Drilling Wastewater

PA Environment Daily

And, as a result of a 2018 Environmental Hearing Board settlement, DEP’s Oil and Gas Program cannot give its approval to road dumping of drilling wastewater. Read more here. From 1991 to 2017 over 240.4 million gallons of conventional drilling wastewater was dumped on dirt and gravel roads-- over 235.4 million gallons in Pennsylvania alone.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - April 27 to May 3 - Hunting Abandoned Quaker State Wells; Conventional Well Dumpster Fire; Multiple Water Withdrawal Violations

PA Environment Daily

The original spill violations were issued on July 18, 2018-- nearly 6 years ago-- with no action by the well owner. Conventional Owner Failed To Respond Spill Violations For 5+ Years On April 30, 2024 , DEP did a follow-up inspection at the Buhl Farm 1 conventional well in Economy Borough, Beaver County owned by Edward W.

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